Moorpark College Presidential Search

Position Profile

President of Moorpark College

The Board of Trustees and the Chancellor of the Ventura County Community College District invite applications and nominations for the position of President of Moorpark College. Under the direction of the Chancellor, the President serves as Chief Executive Officer of the college, leads the overall academic and student services direction for the college, ensures sound fiscal and facilities management, and implements district policies and procedures. The President provides leadership and advocacy for the college, is supportive of and participates in district and college participatory processes, and is responsible and directly accountable for all college operations to the Chancellor as a district cabinet member.

Duties and Responsibilities

Plan and develop the overall academic direction for the college in conjunction with the Chancellor; plan and recommend the instructional and student services programs, college budget, and organizational structure of the college; collaborate with district and college staff in strategic planning of short and long range goals and objectives, facilities, policy development, and resource allocation.

Administer the overall development, evaluation and improvement of the college curriculum and student services programs, services and activities; oversee the collaboration of instructional and student services managers to provide and enhance a student-centered model of education; provide leadership for the implementation of policies and procedures that ensure and enhance equal opportunity for college students and staff.

Plan, organize, direct, and evaluate the activities of the college pursuant to district and college mission and planning goals as set forth by the Board of Trustees; report on college achievement of district and college goals.

Provide leadership for sound fiscal planning in the development and management of the institution budget and externally-funded initiatives; plan resource allocations for facilities, equipment, and technologies that support the institutional and district mission and goals.

Conduct administrative staff meetings and councils; provide guidance to and receive advice from faculty organizations on matters relating to the instructional and student services programs and staff.

Establish and enhance communication between college, students, communities, businesses, and district; provide leadership for the development of outreach activities and partnerships that strengthen college viability; represent the college at meetings of the Board of Trustees, the district cabinet, and other district planning activities in the community, and as appropriate at regional, state, and national conferences; work to increase the visibility of the college, promoting its accomplishments and developing appropriate marketing strategies within the community.

Recommend the selection, retention, promotion, and termination of college personnel; provide staffing recommendations in compliance with Equal Employment Opportunity principles and guidelines; lead and coordinate innovative efforts for staff development and the improvement of instructional and student services programs.

Coordinate projects and activities related to program and college accreditation, articulation, and matriculation.

Provide for the safety of students, staff, and the general public at the college; support the implementation of safety training programs and services for students and staff; oversee college facilities to ensure they are functional, energy-efficient, and safe.

Work cooperatively with the Academic and Classified Senates and Associated Students through a participatory governance process.

Make recommendations or decisions regarding curricula and courses, with the advice of the Academic Senate and college management; involve staff in the development and continuous appraisal of the general philosophy and specific objectives of the college; coordinate a system of evaluation that appraises the effectiveness of programs and personnel.

Encourage development of a campus climate that will motivate students and staff.

Salary, Benefits and Work Year

Beginning salary is competitive and commensurate with the position. Fringe benefits include family medical, dental, life and vision insurance plans. The work year is 12 calendar months, including 20 vacation days per year plus an additional three days during the winter break.